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A string of snow and ice storms topped off by about 18 inches of snow in a day or two has caused the collapse of the dock structures at TeraMiranda Harbor, on Grand Lake, OK. Over half of the boats under the roofs have sunk and most others are damaged to some degree. They are now under sub zero...

Twin Honda 150's w/ 185 hours. (PermaTrims installed) Tall Radar Arch with 5 Rod Holders (4 Rod Holders on Cockpit Rail) Dual Axle Galvanized Trailer w/ Electric over Hydraulic Brakes (set for Ford) Full Honda Gauge Package Dual Helm Electric/Hydraulic Controls (Cockpit Helm) Dual RayMarine E80...

My Starboard water pressure gauge for my Honda 150 sits at about 20 psi when engines off, i.e., it does not return to zero on shutdown. The Port gauge drops to zero on shutdown and rises in pressure with increasing rpm. The Starboard gauge rises parallel to the Port gauge with increasing rpm...

Near here, down in Oklahoma, a university has set up two cameras on an Eagle's nest in which they are now raising one 'eaglet'. I have been watching it since the eggs were laid, but thought you all may like to watch the process. Here is the link: http://www.suttoncenter.org/eaglecam.html John

If there is a shortage of boats cruising some anchorages, there certainly is none here in NE Oklahoma on Grand Lake 'O the Cherokees. In fact, maybe all those missing boats were here last nite. The main lake body is about 70 miles North to South and the shores have been lit with fireworks every...

Sailed Away.... Lots of questions there.... Well, as for running a cabin heater off the hot water from an engine, that would require some type of inboard engine with a closed cooling system and a "radiator" bathed in seawater coming from holes in the hull. The Ranger 25 has an inboard diesel...

OK, it's nice to race out and back to the hot fishing spots... It's nice to outrun a storm back to safe haven... It's nice to be able to get to port before dark, or to a dockside restaurant in time to meet friends... BUT, there is nothing so pleasurable as putting around at 1400-1500 rpm, at...

I know there are a lot of battery experts here on the site who know all about the latest and greatest, the sealed, the gel, etc. batteries. However, I had the opportunity to talk to the head mechanic at one of the larger marinas on Grand Lake, OK about batteries. I was showing him my...

Several past threads have discussed the problem of the shower faucet leaking (mainly the hot one) under the galley cabinet. C-Dory has stepped up to the plate by putting new nylon fittings there and discontinuing the previously used sealant - using teflon tape. However, the length of the nylon...

Since new, I have not been able to get the raw water wash system to pump water. No dealer, so no one to ask about it. Can't find a way to prime it. OK, I can see the pump, the strainer, the raw water intake fitting, the hose outlet, switch - the whole enchalada. The pump goes on when the...

Lots of excitement and some tow vehicle problems delayed arrival, but finally made it and fishing has been very good. Problem is, last nite at 2am, we went to raise windlass and it was dead. Does anyone know where the fuse or breaker is for that? Could just low batteries leave it dead? We...

I know it's the wrong time of the year to be going South... But... I'll have the Tom-a-Hawk docked at Seabrook Marina from Friday, June 29th until at least Friday July 6th. Weather permitting, we'll be fishing out by the oil rigs and also harvesting a few shark steaks (my oldest son's...

I have the TomCat trailer where the bunk boards move out to leave room for the straps of a Travel Lift, etc.. Is it OK to trail the boat very far with those slots open? Or, should a person jack the hull up and close the slots after the boat is in place? Any advice or thoughts appreciated! John

Finally got the exact figures and setups for using two small Honda gensets instead of one large genset: 1 - You don't need the expensive, $275 30 amp, dual hook-up kit unless you are specifically needing the 30 amp receptacle. You can order the RV type 30 amp or the the twist lock 30 amp if...

'Finally got my Perko, clamp-on rod holders partially installed. I got the 1 1/4 inch models for the TomCat, but am finding they tend to slip around, especially when under way. Putting the little Magna Newport grill or the smaller Magna tables into the holders only magnifies the problem. I...

Finally got it figured out. The older, 9,000 Btu 'test' unit was not enough to cool down on a humid, mid 90's day. I found a new 12,000 Btu unit at Pep Boys for $479. They have a 9,000 Btu unit for $379. I know, alot more than those cheap, 5,000 Btu window units, BUT - no holes, no screws...

Ok, be forewarned - this is not a pretty sight. I don't know how to post photos in the writing parts, but on Tom-a-Hawk's photo file, I put the first photo of a quick A/C test. It was 90 degrees and humid at Grand Lake, OK, and I hauled one of the portable GE A/C units I use in the upstairs...

I'm planning on taking the TomCat down to the Seabrook, TX, area over the Fourth of July to try some Gulf fishing again and to meet my sons. Does anybody know of a good marina, close to the Gulf outlet, that is secure? Since I'm prob only going to be there a week, price is not the most...

I saw a small blurb in a magazine about these little outboards, and checked out the site: Torqeedo.com Their small units are 2-6 horsepower. The smallest two have the Lithium battery on top of the outboard leg and only weigh under 25 pounds, battery and all. Does anybody have any...

Hey there... I noticed very strong torque steering when using only the port or starboard engine on my new TomCat up in Seattle. I do not have access to the boat, and it was a rainy mess most of the time I was up there, so I am just guessing that the trim tabs on the engine legs were left...